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mdoerr's review
2.0
questionable power dynamics. I didn't believe that the characters would work as a couple.
ianrosales08's review
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is one of my favourite tropes in gay romance. Fake dating enables the characters to test the waters out "romantically" while knowing the other person on a deeper level.
The story is quite short and I would have liked it better if its a bit longer. The author could have injected more scenes that would test the "relationship" between the two guys. I also like the trope of a rich and an average guy falling for each other which again, could potentially have more scenes that will test whether what they're starting to develop is real or not.
What I also like are the supporting characters who show their support for the two main characters. The acceptance and love of these people are very inspiring and should be emulated by all.
The story is quite short and I would have liked it better if its a bit longer. The author could have injected more scenes that would test the "relationship" between the two guys. I also like the trope of a rich and an average guy falling for each other which again, could potentially have more scenes that will test whether what they're starting to develop is real or not.
What I also like are the supporting characters who show their support for the two main characters. The acceptance and love of these people are very inspiring and should be emulated by all.
shinysue's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Another cute novella by Markwell-Tweed. Really wholesome characters with character growth. Cute and wishfulfilly.
Once again had a few tropes I wasn't happy about (boss/employee, age gap, and "rich people don't have loving families").
Once again had a few tropes I wasn't happy about (boss/employee, age gap, and "rich people don't have loving families").
catfoy's review
4.0
My main complaint is that I wish it had been longer! It would have been interesting to get more conflict and drama with Anthony’s family! But otherwise and great cute novella! I’m usually not big on fake dating but I appreciate that the fake part didn’t get drawn out
loewinzahn's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
heresthepencil's review against another edition
2.0
rep: gay mcs, lesbian side character
idk what's more embarrassing: this story in itself or the fact that i read it
i understand it's a novella but still! i like the proposal with sandra bullock so i told myself that a fake dating story btwn a boss & their employee is gonna be fine. it wasn't. the excuse for dating was flimsy, and didn't make a lot of sense. the characters don't offer much in terms of personality (especially side characters, though the mains aren't better), but at the same time they're contradicting themselves constantly. like the mc apologising to a janitor for getting coffee on the floor but then being confused at the idea of thanking a waiter? not to mention the insta love, which felt even more ridiculous than it usually does due to the length of this. and how weird was the mc's brother making a "joke" to their mother that the openly gay mc is straight? what?
idk what's more embarrassing: this story in itself or the fact that i read it
i understand it's a novella but still! i like the proposal with sandra bullock so i told myself that a fake dating story btwn a boss & their employee is gonna be fine. it wasn't. the excuse for dating was flimsy, and didn't make a lot of sense. the characters don't offer much in terms of personality (especially side characters, though the mains aren't better), but at the same time they're contradicting themselves constantly. like the mc apologising to a janitor for getting coffee on the floor but then being confused at the idea of thanking a waiter? not to mention the insta love, which felt even more ridiculous than it usually does due to the length of this. and how weird was the mc's brother making a "joke" to their mother that the openly gay mc is straight? what?
moux's review against another edition
4.0
Short and very sweet!
My only complaint is that I wished there had been more!
My only complaint is that I wished there had been more!